Gold, Central Banks, and the Search for Stability
Market Analysis · October 9, 2026 As yields rise in the bond markets and the dollar remains strong, attention is turning to gold. Market commentary and forecasts see the price heading toward $5,000 per ounce by the end of the year—with ongoing purchases by central banks considered a key driver. This is, for now, a forecast, not a […]
Market Commentary, September 2026
The Fed and the ECB raise interest rates, the U.S. dollar gains strength—all four strategies end September on a positive note. September was dominated by monetary policy: The Federal Reserve raised interest rates for the first time since 2023, increasing the target range to 3.75–4.00%. The European Central Bank also raised its key interest rates; the deposit rate stands at […]
Interest Rate Hike in Japan—The Yen Doesn't Follow a Simple Formula
Market Analysis · September 18, 2026 On September 18, 2026, the Bank of Japan raised its key interest rate by 25 basis points—to its highest level in about 31 years. Normally, an interest rate hike should support a currency. However, the yen fell: USD/JPY climbed above the 157 mark, and the yen lost about 0.7 percent at one point. A […]
Interest Rate Shift in the U.S.: The Fed Raises the Benchmark Interest Rate
Market Analysis · September 18, 2026 On September 16, 2026, the U.S. Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to a range of 3.75 to 4.00 percent—the first increase since 2023. The decision was unanimous (12–0), and the updated dot plot signals that another hike is possible before the end of the year. For the foreign exchange markets […]
Market Commentary, August 2026
Recovery in Europe, Persistent Inflation in the U.S. — and a New Strategy in the 1000FTAD Family August 2026 presented a mixed but, in some respects, encouraging macroeconomic picture. Data released throughout the month showed second-quarter growth of 0.4% in the eurozone and 0.3% in Germany compared with the previous quarter […]
New Leadership: Urs Rindlisbacher Assumes the Chairmanship of Our Board of Directors
As of July 1, 2026, Urs Rindlisbacher has joined our senior leadership team as the new Chairman of the Board of Directors. Among other qualifications, he is a Swiss-certified expert in accounting and controlling and a RAB-certified audit expert with more than 25 years of experience in auditing, trust services, and international accounting. A well-established professional career His qualifications as a federally certified […]
New Location, New Opportunities: 1000FTAD AG Moves to Cham
Cham, July 2026. We have taken an important strategic step: As a Swiss company specializing in fully automated FX systematic strategies, we have relocated our headquarters from Balgach to our new location at Gewerbestrasse 11 in 6330 Cham. By moving into the prestigious Atrium complex, we are underscoring our growing importance in the Swiss financial center and laying the groundwork for our next […]
When a Cancellation Turns into an Opportunity: Our Evening at Westhafen Pier
July 3 and 4, 2026, were firmly marked on the calendars of many in the financial industry. The Cashflow Conference in Frankfurt had been on the calendar for months. Flights had been booked, hotels reserved, and tickets purchased. Then the news came: The conference had been canceled. It came as a surprise to everyone involved—at short notice and with no real alternative. We at 1000FTAD have decided to […]
Market Commentary, June 2026
FX Strategies Amid Geopolitical Easing and the ECB’s Interest Rate Shift The global market environment in June was largely shaped by the easing of tensions in the Middle East conflict. On June 18, the U.S. and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding to end hostilities, including a 60-day negotiation period; as part of this, the U.S.-imposed naval blockade against Iranian ports was also lifted. The relief […]
Currency Pair Selection: Why These 10 Pairs?
Not every currency pair is suitable for systematic trading. Choosing the right pairs is one of the most fundamental—and most frequently underestimated—decisions when developing a rule-based FX strategy. The wrong pair can cause an otherwise sound strategy to fail—not because the logic is flawed, but because the market environment for that pair […]
